Sun Seeker

iOS UniversalNavigation

Provides a flat compass view and an augmented reality 3-D view showing the solar path, its hour intervals, its equinox, winter and summer solstice paths, rise and set times, twilight times, magic hours and more and a map view showing solar direction for each daylight hour. Also includes sun-event device notifications plus a widget showing today's solar data and position on arc.

Ideal for▶ Photographers - for planning optimal light conditions, sunrise/sunset directions, golden and blue hour times▶ Cinematographers - to find exact sun exposure, directions and times for any location▶ Real Estate Buyers - to find the sun exposure of properties you are considering▶ Drivers - find how long your car will remain in the shade at any given parking spot▶ Campers and Picnickers - for finding where to camp, sit, pitch an umbrella▶ Gardeners - for finding optimal planting locations and seasonal sunlight hours▶ Architects - for visualising the spatial variability of the solar angle throughout the year▶ All Sun Lovers! To find the sun, even when it is hidden by clouds or walls

Main Features* Uses GPS, magnetometer and gyroscope to find the correct solar position and path for your current location* Flat compass view showing current solar position, diurnal solar angle and elevation (separated into day & night segments), shadow length ratio, atmospheric path thickness* 3D augmented reality camera overlay view showing the sun's current position, its path with hour points marked* Camera view also has an optional pointer to guide you towards the current location of the sun* Map view showing solar direction arrows and elevations for each hour of the day* Ability to choose any date and view solar path for that day* Ability to choose any location on earth (includes 40,000+ cities or custom locations)* Additional details including rise, set and culmination times, maximum elevation, civil, nautical and astronomical twilight times* Optional device notifications for all manner of sun-related periods and events, such as golden or blue hours, various twilight periods, or sun at a given compass heading or above a given elevation.* User option to include summer and winter solstice paths on both flat compass view and camera view

FAQs* See http://www.ozpda.com/sunseeker/faqs.html - also easily accessible from the app's info screen

Notes* IMPORTANT - Please ensure that Settings / Location Services / System Settings / Compass Calibration is switched ON. The app's 3D view cannot work without it!* The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.